. Annual catalogue of the Freeport Nurseries and Poultry Yards. Nurseries (Horticulture), Illinois, Catalogs; Poultry industry, Catalogs; Nursery stock, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs. 38 Tlie J. W. Miller SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS, The engraving is a good representation of this beautiful variety of fowls, it is one of the most beautiful we have; it is a breed about which too much can not be said in praise of either their beauty or usefulness. They are, without question, one of the most hand- some varieties in the poultry list, and are an ornament to any yard or farm. T
. Annual catalogue of the Freeport Nurseries and Poultry Yards. Nurseries (Horticulture), Illinois, Catalogs; Poultry industry, Catalogs; Nursery stock, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs. 38 Tlie J. W. Miller SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS, The engraving is a good representation of this beautiful variety of fowls, it is one of the most beautiful we have; it is a breed about which too much can not be said in praise of either their beauty or usefulness. They are, without question, one of the most hand- some varieties in the poultry list, and are an ornament to any yard or farm. The most in- different person to the beauties of nature, the featheied part thereof, could not pass a flock of these Eden like birds without pausing to admire them. They are about the size of an ordinary fowl. Their plumage is a silvery white, the end of each feather being tipped with black, which presents a mottled appearance that is very handsome. In fact there is no living breed of fowls that will draw the same amount of attention to the many beauties to be found in the feathered race as will the Silver Spangled Hamburgs. They are also, without doubt, one of the greatest egg producing breeds ever introduced into this coun'.ry. They are non-setters and are justly called everlasting layers. Will bear confinement well, and there is no breed which possesses more real merit. They are very hardy, mature early, have fine large red combs, standing our winters well, are easily raised, small in bone and fine in texture. They are an excellent table fowl, having a full meaty breast, which is juicy, fine grained and Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Freeport Nurseries and Poultry Yards; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Freeport, Ill. : J. W. Miller Co.
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